Worried for the future of his spiritual stand-up home – and frustrated by the limitations of lockdown fundraising opportunities – comedian Matt Reed revisited his sketchbook Read more
Comedy
24-hour storytelling project turns up the volume on the epidemic of loneliness
While Covid-19 has isolated us all, a loneliness epidemic was already taking hold way before the pandemic showed up. A new collection of stories, released every Read more
Raising a glass for International Women’s Day at the Cumberland Arms
When it comes to International Women’s Day, The Cumberland Arms in the Ouseburn Valley knows how to put the flags out. Sam Wonfor offers a quick Read more
Back with the boys again: Jimmy Nail returns for Sunday for Sammy 20th anniversary show
It will be a case of Guten Tag, Pet when the Sunday for Sammy gang welcome Jimmy Nail back onto stage next year. One of the Read more
Daniel Sloss returns to Tyneside with his X
Daniel Sloss’ show ‘X’ is rated a full five stars as far as Sam Wonfor is concerned. And that’s why you should get yourself to the Read more
Welcome to the Newcastle Fringe Festival at Alphabetti
Alphabetti Theatre kicks off a three-day marathon of activity today (Friday, July 26) as its Fringe Festival makes its debut. Boasting a whopping 17 shows between Read more
Lindisfarne lights up the end of summer tunnel
Since it introduced itself in 2015, The Lindisfarne Festival has become one of the first things Sam Wonfor inks into to her new diary. And 2019 Read more
Top notch comedy at Newcastle’s recovery cafe
Two of the North East’s comedy crackers will be doing their thing at the George Street Social this Thursday. Simon Donald and Gavin Webster will be Read more
Lee Kyle: Kicking Potatoes into the Sea
Anyone for a beach-side root vegetable kick about with a former wrestler and Spice Girls tribute legend? Allow Sam Wonfor to suggest searching out Lee Kyle Read more
Mother’s Day malarkey
If you’re struggling to decide on the best kind of treat for the Mother in your life, allow Sam Wonfor to throw up some last minute, Read more
Signing up for the School of Improv
As 2019 dawned, Wendy Errington decided to dive into the unknown… and quickly substituted fear for in-the-moment fun. I don’t make new year resolutions, but I Read more
MAPS Festival promises to signpost family fun
A new festival taking aim at enriching the lives of children and their associated grown ups is booked in for a three day culture feast in Read more